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The Western Cape Government preparation plan for more severe power cuts
19 September 2022Media release: The Western Cape Government preparation plan for prolonged or more severe load shedding is in place. Read More
Premier and Health Minister visit Ceres as province mourns loss of 2 EMS officer
19 September 2022On 18 September 2022, the Department of Health and Wellness was shaken by the tragic news of a fatal road accident involving an ambulance and a truck. Read More
Provincial Sport Winners announced
18 September 2022On Saturday, 17 September 2022, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport announced the winners of the 2022 Provincial Sport Awards at a ceremony at Mutual Park in Pinelands. Read More
Western Cape Government Health mourns tragic loss of two EMS officers in crash
18 September 2022Western Cape Government Health is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of two EMS officers early Sunday morning in a collision on the Ceres/Wolseley road. We extend our deepest sympathy to their loved ones, family, friends, and colleagues. Read More
WC Disaster Management Centre hosts successful disaster training session
16 September 2022Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning congratulated the Provincial Disaster Management Centre for hosting a successful four-day training session, held from the 13th to the 16th of... Read More
Port of Cape Town processed R210 billion worth of exports and imports in 2021
15 September 2022In total R110.49 billion worth of exports and R99.96 billion worth of imports were processed via the Port of Cape Town in 2021, totalling R210.45 billion. Read More
Media Alert: WC Education Department to host the 3rd Skills Competition
15 September 2022On Saturday, 17 September 2022 the WCED will be hosting our 3rd Skills Competition at Bellville Technical High School. Read More
Making medication available through innovation and care
15 September 2022The Western Cape Department of Health makes millions of medicine parcels available to clients through innovative ways to ensure they have easy access to their medication. Read More
Minister Cele misses opportunity to admit that devolution of SAPS is needed
15 September 2022Today, National Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, for the period of 1 April 2022 – 11 September 2002, presented, on what he terms “an update on the crime situation in the Western Cape.” Minister Cele highlighted the crime statistics on a few matters,... Read More
LEAP operations 29 August – 4 September: Continues to make its impact felt
14 September 2022Between 29 August 2022 and 4 September 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have achieved the arrest of 147 individuals for a variety of crimes. LEAP is an initiative of the Western Cape Government (WCG) and is run in partnership... Read More
Foot and Mouth Disease ban lifted in Western Cape - Producers to remain vigilant
14 September 2022Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the national g Read More
Premier embarks on "listening tour" in the Karoo
14 September 2022Media release: Premier embarks on a “Listening Tour” in the Karoo. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers officially opens the 1st deferred ownership show house
13 September 2022The Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, recently opened the Show House of the first Deferred Ownership Development, also known as “Rent-to-Buy”, in Bredasdorp, Cape Agulhas. The Mill Park Development is the first Rent-to-Buy... Read More
Mossel Bay pensioner ensures son gets to Chrysalis as part of 22 Bravo intake
13 September 2022Ms Gladys Ma-awu (62) from Mossel Bay, last week used her pension grant to ensure that her son could be part of 213 young men that entered the 22 BRAVO course at the Chrysalis Academy. Read More
Reach out to our EMS vaccination programme on wheels
13 September 2022The best way to stop new variants from arising is to increase the propo Read More
Reach out to our EMS Vaccination Programme on Wheels
13 September 2022The best way to stop new variants from arising is to increase the proportion of vaccinated individuals, who are less likely to pass on the COVID-19 virus if they become infected. Read More
Minister Nomafrench Mbombo visits SA Red Cross Air Mercy Services (AMS)
13 September 2022On Friday, 9 September, Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, visited the Air Mercy Services (AMS) base and met their new CEO, Mr Farhaad Haffejee. Read More
Get your Will drafted for free during National Wills Week
12 September 2022The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements urges all its housing beneficiaries to draft their Wills for free during National Wills Week, 12-16 September 2022. Read More
Immediate medical care to those who most need it
12 September 2022As this weekend demonstrated, saving lives and providing an essential emergency medical service to residents in need of prehospital care and transport are high priorities for the Western Cape Government’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Read More
International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day
9 September 2022Western Cape Ministers Dr Nomafrench Mbombo and Sharna Fernandez partnered with the Foundation of Alcohol Related Research (FARR) to commemorate International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day this morning, Friday 9 September. Read More
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